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Core i7-9700K vs Ryzen 5 5600XT: which is better?

Core i7-9700K and Ryzen 5 5600XT perform almost the same in games (4K · high settings · RTX 5090). Ryzen 5 5600XT offers better value for money.

Intel

Core i7-9700K

46%of the fastest CPU
≈ $108 (used)Part score 58/100
VS
AMD

Ryzen 5 5600XT

46%of the fastest CPU
≈ $104Part score 58/100
Cheaper: Ryzen 5 5600XTValue: Ryzen 5 5600XT

Head to head

46%
Gaming performance
46%
58/100
Part score
58/100
180 FPS
Average FPS
180 FPS
≈ $108 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $104
96/100
Value for money
100/100

Specifications

Core i7-9700KRyzen 5 5600XT
Cores / threads8 / 86
Max boost4.9 GHz4.7 GHz
Power (TDP)95 W65 W
SocketLGA1151AM4
MemoryDDR4DDR4
Integrated graphicsYesNo
Release year20182021
Free · no install

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Estimated FPS in games

Core i7-9700KRyzen 5 5600XT
180average FPS
180average FPS
Resolution
Graphics card

Showing: 4K · high settings · RTX 5090 · ◆ CPU-limited value

Competitive games

Valorant
416
416
League of Legends
362◆
362◆
Fortnite
101
101
Apex Legends
154
154
Overwatch 2
205
205
Rocket League
282◆
281◆
Dota 2
209◆
209◆

Other games

GTA V
137◆
137◆
Minecraft
266◆
265◆
EA SPORTS FC
148
148
Roblox
240
240
Baldur’s Gate 3
81◆
80◆
Rust
83
83